Despite dominating the game and being the only side to register a shot on target, Ben Foster in the Baggies goal earned his side a point to move the Black Cats further from safety.

That was after Norwich City beat Newcastle United at Carrow Road at the same time.

You could sense what a big game it was on Wearside. The red-and-white army packed out their ground to near full capacity, with more than 45,000 in attendance.

But despite more than 20 shots at goal - with Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini both coming close - Sam Allardyce’s side were not rewarded for their efforts - and nor were the supporters.

Thankfully, a first clean sheet in 16 games means they did take a point, however.

That, at least means that surviving relegation from the Premier League is still in their own hands thanks to a game against Norwich at Carrow Road still to come, as well as a game in hand at home to Everton.

The numbers don’t lie, however, and after just three wins in 2016 so far, Sunderland have a monumental task ahead of them if they are to stay in the top flight.

Our photographer Simon Greener was at the Stadium of Light prior to kick-off and captured fans outside the ground. Watch the video above to see a slideshow of his pictures and see if you recognise anybody you know.